I said something last night that prompted one of the posters here to PM me:
Thank you for saying this, X. It's what tips me over to the pro-choice side, as a religious woman. Not only do I
not accept the concept of a fetus as a person, but I believe the focus should be on those people who already walk
this earth. I get impatient, even angry, with all the breath and brainpower used to defend "the unborn" when even a
fraction of that energy, properly spent, could alleviate enormous amounts of very real suffering among those who
are neglected and despairing.
In no way was I intending to slap anyone in the face with my use of the word "religious". During my weeklong vacation from SI, I had the opportunity to read this thread free of the ability to jump in. It was a real learning experience for me, as it not only allowed me to concentrate on what was being said, but caused me to look at my own lack of forthrightness about my personal religiosity. I've decided to "come clean" and didn't do it very gracefully. My apologies.
I've been really impressed by the discussion here about religious beliefs and the arguments for atheism and agnosticism have been reasonable and beautifully presented. I just "feel" differently. I believe in God, in souls,attend church regularly. And yet I am adamantly pro-choice. I just wanted to add my voice here to the pro-choice statements made by those who do not consider themselves religious. |
